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George Stanley Halas Sr. (February 2, 1895 – October 31, 1983), nicknamed "Papa Bear" and "Mr. Everything", was an American football end, coach, and executive. He was the founder and owner of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL), and served as his own head coach on four occasions.
George Halas was the founder, owner, and head coach of the Chicago Bears gridiron football team in the U.S. professional National Football League (NFL). Halas revolutionized American football strategy in the late 1930s when he, along with assistant coach Clark Shaughnessy, revived the T formation.
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Oct 26, 2023 · Learn about the remarkable life of Chicago Bears founder, owner, coach and player George Halas, who died 40 years ago. From surviving the Eastland disaster to playing in the Rose Bowl and founding the NFL, Halas touched seven decades of sports history.
George Halas was a legendary coach, owner, and player of the Chicago Bears and the NFL. He won six NFL titles, pioneered many coaching innovations, and coached for 40 seasons.
Learn about the life and career of George Halas, one of the winningest coaches and owners in NFL history. From his early days as a baseball and football player to his role in founding and leading the Chicago Bears, Halas was a pioneer and a visionary in professional football.
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Feb 2, 2020 · The Story of “Papa Bear” George Halas. On February 2—Super Bowl Sunday—we celebrate the 125th anniversary of the birth of one of the founders of the National Football League. George Halas, an Illini Hall of Fame three-sport athlete and a 1918 graduate of the University of Illinois, was born on this date in 1895.
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